Hailing from Compton, California, Kendrick is currently signed to Top Dawg, Aftermath, and Interscope. He created a major buzz in 2011 when he released his independent debut album Section.80 that drew in audiences and features, his mysterious connection with Dr. Dre however was what gave him the real push in 2012 with the release of his major label debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” which unanimously topped the end of year album lists and drew in an array of contacts. One of them being Rocky.